A group of community volunteers will hold a “Rally for The Rep” event Tuesday at 5 p.m. in front of the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, which announced last week that it would suspend its season due amid financial straits.
The theater is at 601 Main St. in downtown Little Rock.
“We were all devastated to hear the news that one of our community’s most iconic cultural institutions is on the verge of shutting down,” said volunteer organizer Anna-Lee Pittman. “From Little Rock to New York, the public outcry has been felt, and countless memories and stories of lives changed by The Rep have been shared. We hope this Rally will unleash a groundswell of support and renew our community’s commitment to keeping the theatre alive and properly funded for generations to come.”
The rally will feature a performance by local band the Greasy Greens, and Rep founder Cliff Baker is expected to attend.
“In order to continue operations, The Rep must raise $5 million,” said volunteer Skip Rutherford, dean of the Clinton School of Public Service. “But in the immediate, there are vendor bills that need to be paid and a three-story facility to maintain. For people like me who love The Rep and who recognize its cultural significance for this city, now is the time to step up and make a contribution.”
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